Lenovo ThinkPad 16″ (21D4S02A00) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″ (ZHY-00042)
Comparison summary
- Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″ is hands-down winner and a better deal.
- For performance Lenovo ThinkPad 16″ has a better performing processor.
- Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet has Windows 11, which is better than Windows 10 Pro that is in ThinkPad.
- For graphics performance ThinkPad has a better graphics card.
- ThinkPad features a bigger display. For carrying Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- ThinkPad has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad 16″ (21D4S02A00)
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″ (ZHY-00042)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad 16″ (21D4S02A00) | Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″ (ZHY-00042) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| Radeon 680M | Snapdragon X Plus - X1P64100 - Qualcomm Adreno |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 13″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | - |
| Weight | |
| 4.28 lbs (1.94 kg) | 1.97 lbs (0.89 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.35 x 0.62 inches | 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches |
| (35.43 x 23.75 x 1.57 cm) | (28.7 x 20.83 x 0.94 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| June 29, 2026 | May 31, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,399.00 | $1,499.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,399.00 | $1,099.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad 16″ (21D4S02A00)
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″ (ZHY-00042)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad 16″ / Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″ vs other touchscreen laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad 16″ (21D4S02A00) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad is a fine value touchscreen laptop with Windows 10 Pro released in 2026. It has a great AMD processor, however not that much RAM for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 4.28 lbs (1.94 kg). Your 4000gb SSD storage is an excellent amount. WUXGA resolution is okay for the 16″ IPS display.
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" WUXGA 1920x1200 IPS Touchscreen Laptop,8-Core AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, 16GB LPDDR5, 4TB SSD, AMD Radeon 680M GPU, Shared,WFi6E Backlit KB Fingerprint Win10 Pro w/ONT 32GB USB
Powerful AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 8-Core (Base Clock 2.3GHz, Up to 4.7 GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads, 16MB L3 Cache)
Upgraded to 16GB DDR5 SDRAM 6400 MHz | 4TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive | Windows 10 Pro
Brilliant 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS Touchscreen 400 nits, Anti-reflection / Anti-smudge, 100% sRGB, Low Power, Touch, Thin Bezel LCD Display. Powered by AMD Radeon 680M Graphics, FHD 1080p + IR Camera and integrated digital microphone
Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.1. 2x USB Type-C support Data Transfer / Power Delivery / DisplayPort, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support Data Transfer / Power Delivery / DisplayPort / 10Gbps, 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack, 1x Memory Card, 1x USB-C Power Jack
Backlit Keyboard Fingerprint Reader ; Speakers 2Wx2; 72Whr 4-cell lithium-ion battery (Up to 8hours non-gaming battery life); 13.95 x 9.35 x 0.62 inches, 4.28 lbs; Arctic Grey (Top), Black (Bottom) / Grey Color; 135W AC Adapter, ONT 32GB USB Drive
ASIN: B0H6WM4NP8
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″ (ZHY-00042) summary
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet is a fair value portable Windows 2-in-1 laptop released in 2025. It has an excellent Qualcomm CPU, though not that much RAM for its price. The laptop is very portable at only 1.97 lbs (0.89 kg) for a 13-inch laptop. The 500gb SSD storage is not as much as competitors.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 Laptop/Tablet (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC, 13" Touchscreen Display, Snapdragon X Plus (10 Core), 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Dune
[This is a Copilot+ PC] — A new AI era begins. Experience enhanced performance and AI capabilities with Copilot+ PC, boosting productivity with security and privacy in mind.
[Introducing Surface Pro 13” Touchscreen Display] — The most flexible, powerful 2-in-1 laptop and tablet with AI-accelerated Copilot+ experiences. Surface Pro 11th Edition reimagines the laptop.
[Flexibility at Any Angle] — Use with the detachable Surface Pro Flex Keyboard (sold separately). Shift from tablet to laptop to sketchbook with its unique kickstand.
[Outstanding Performance] — Snapdragon X Plus (10 core) or Elite (12 core) with powerful NPU, faster than MacBook Air M3[1].
[All day battery life] — 14 hours of battery life[5], fast charging with 65W PSU via Surface Connect or USB-C.
ASIN: B0CXL51P6F